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The Board of County Commissioners is the policy making and legislative body of this County. It is the County government's taxing, budgeting, appropriating and purchasing authority and holds title to County property. The Board is also responsible for hearing and ruling on annexations, approving drainage improvements through the petition ditch process, and making improvements and providing for solid waste disposal. With the exception of Summit and Cuyahoga Counties, all Ohio counties have three county commissioners: two are elected at the time of the presidential election and one is elected at the time of the gubernatorial election. The county commissioner elected at the gubernatorial election takes office on January 1, and the two elected at the presidential election take office on January 2 and 3. Candidates for these two commissioner positions must file for either the January 2 or 3 position. The Board of County Commissioners act as a single body. All formal and official actions must have a majority or unanimous vote before they are passed. The Board of Commissioners has direct oversight of several departments including:
•Building and Grounds/Facilities – Maintenance ◦Courthouse
◦Courthouse Annex
◦Commissioner’s Annex
◦Defiance County East
◦Evergreen Lane Office Complex
◦Key Bank
◦Sheriff / 911
◦Sarah's House
◦EMA Building
◦Senior Centers in both Hicksville and Defiance
•Child Support Enforcement Agency
• Dog Warden
•Environmental and Administrative Services
• Family & Children First/Help Me Grow
• Job & Family Services
•Landfill
•Public Safety Services
•Records Center
•Senior Services
• Wastewater Operations

The organizational meeting of the Board of County Commissioners (ORC 305.05) occurs on the second Monday of January each year, when they must organize, elect a president and appoint a clerk. The Commissioners must hold at least 50 regular meetings per year (ORC 305.06) and as many special meetings as necessary to conduct their business. The salaries of Commissioners are established by state law, based on population.

10/22/2026
10/22/2026
10/21/2026

Put a pin in it - a county pin!

America 250-Ohio county pins are still for sale at the Statehouse Museum Shop, but they are going fast - just like 2026!

Grab your county's pin today to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

Visit in the Statehouse Museum Shop in person or shop online: https://statehouseshop.com/products/america-250-ohio-county-pins/

10/21/2026

One of our Associate Deputies needs our help.

Dean Layman spent over 25 years volunteering as an Associate Deputy to the Sheriff’s Office, and serving multiple jurisdictions in the EMS service. Now he’s facing a double lung and liver transplant and is asking for help for him and his family to ease the burden of costs for care, travel, and lodging while he undergoes this journey.

Please join us Saturday November 7th at the Ney Legion Hall from 11am-4pm.

10/21/2026

📣 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 💬

Your voice matters, and your feedback can help shape the future of our communities!

NOCAC is conducting our 2027–2029 Community Needs Assessment, and we want to know what matters most to YOU!

Whether it's housing, employment, childcare, transportation, or other challenges facing our communities, your input will help us better understand local needs and plan services that make a difference.

🎁 BONUS! Complete the survey by November 30th for a chance to win one of six $20 Walmart gift cards!

📲 Take the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FV235LL

✅ It's quick and easy!
✅ Your feedback helps guide future programs and services.
✅ Every voice counts!

Please take a few minutes to participate and share this post with friends, family, and neighbors throughout Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Van Wert, and Williams counties!

💙 Together, we can help build stronger communities!

10/21/2026
10/21/2026

This dog was found in the 4300 block of Flickinger Road in Washington Township. If you Have any information on this dog, contact the Defiance County Dog Warden's Office at 419-784-2335.

10/20/2026

Address

25600 Elliott Road
Defiance, OH
43512

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+14197824761

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